
As you all know, I adore people with a ton of ambition. Nerina de Jager can teach us all somethin’ when it comes to perseverance. She’s in her mid-30’s and she’s finally breaking into the film & television industry. Now.. that’s patience and determination if you ask me. Please read my interview with the multi-talented South African beauty below, alrighty!
1. You are the co-host of Canada’s new talk show FMA! It’s a show where fashion, music and art is followed and commented on right?
Yeah, it’s a lifestyle and entertainment show and we get the scoop on red carpet events, films, fashion shows, designers, artists, musicians, anything and everything to do with those categories. It is really great!
2. Out of the 3 categories, which is your favorite one to report on?
I love talking to people from all sections of the entertainment industry, but I have to admit that I have a massive soft spot for music interviews as I am a singer/songwriter myself. So yea, it’s a HUGE passion for me!
3. Being a host you need to be comfortable talking with celebrities.
So like, have you ever had a star struck moment? I’m very curious!
Never while working. When you do interviews, you know it’s not about you, it’s about giving viewers a better idea of who the person is you’re talkin’ to. That takes off a lot of pressure and gives you more focus in the moment. So ok! The only time that I did become star struck was in Paris, when I met Will Smith in a non-working capacity at a FUN movie
opening!! Had no idea what to say and then I finally made some sound that would make any self-respectin’ chihuahua jealous. Embarrassing!
4. Who was the best interview so far?
I really liked chatting with Josh Ramsey from Marianas Trench.
5. When’s FMA going to be on air?
The show begins in January 2010 and will be broadcast over here
and in parts of the United States. Please make sure you watch it!!
6. Is it the kind of show you would watch?
Absolutely!! It covers a really wide variety of topics and apart from getting up close and personal with individuals in the vast world of entertainment, we also do the legwork to find the best restaurants
and hangouts, and very COOL events happenin’ around Vancouver.
7. I heard a rumor that you were recently discovered here in Vancouver and flown to Los Angeles, taken to the 2009 Emmys and now are being scouted by executives in Los Angeles. Is this true? I wanna know more!
It’s so true, and it’s been quite a ride! I flew to Los Angeles, had a meeting and was asked to do interviews for the Emmys which was taking place 4 days later. Due to Visa issues I couldn’t do it in the
end, but I went. After the Emmys I was offered employment. Yeah!
8. What was it like being a part of the Emmys?
One word: Inspirational!
9. How does it compare to attending the Leo Awards?
Well the Leo’s is presented on a much smaller scale, but I have to say that the organizers do a fantastic job creatin’ a truly glamorous event of high standard! Also, I had much fun doin’ the red carpet interviews.
10. Beautiful dress by the way. Who designed it?
It was Jacqueline Conoir and it was love at first sight!

Click HERE to see Nerina in her stunning dress!
Nerina’s going places and I’m so fortunate I had the opportunity to ask her a few questions. She’s so beautiful on the inside and out and I’ll be keepin’ all of you Gossip Boy readers updated on her fantabulous news.